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2. Rush, hit a plateau, then learn your foundations and advance.
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Be aware of your space and the people around you. Respect them. Don't aim to take over the floor. Instead, move with awareness and try not to disturb others.
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The best moments happen when neither person tries to control; when both let go of expectations and connect.
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Don't expect to perform well if you haven't put in the work prior to going social dancing. Once you've trained enough you'll begin to move instinctively, without having to think.
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If you're too inside your head or focused on yourself, your dancing will feel forced. Shift your focus outward to the music, and your dance will be smoother. To do this you must master your fundamentals. This is where freedom comes from.
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Social dancing isn't a competition. It's team work. Make your partner look good and feel good. It's that simple.
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The best lead signals are rarely obvious to the untrained eye. One typically looks to the arms, but the importance of weight shifts and torso angle cannot be overstated. They are the true drivers. Aggressive pushing and pulling from the arms is the crutch used when technique is lacking.
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If youβre forcing the lead, it means youβre unsure. Real confidence is calm, not pushy.
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If youβre dancing to impress others, your experiences will start to feel empty. Dance with the goal of joy, not ego.
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If you stick too tightly to a plan or patterns, your dance will fall apart. Stay flexible and adjust to whatβs happening. The stronger your fundamentals areβbody movement, musicality and knowledge of individual movesβthe easier this will be.
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Joined 21 November 2013